Byfield scores in overtime, Kings end 5-game skid with 2-1 win over Blues

Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, left, scores a game-winner on St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, left, scores a game-winner on St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


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LOS ANGELES — Quinton Byfield scored on a wrist shot 27 seconds into overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. Byfield got his 13th goal of the season, capitalizing on a turnover forced by Adrian Kempe before scoring from the left circle to end the Kings' five-game skid. Anze Kopitar had a goal, Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves. Nick Leddy scored and Joel Hofer made 21 saves, helping the Blues pick up a point for the 11th time in 13 games to surge back into wild-card contention.

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